AIT Worldwide Logistics

Warehouse Supervisor

AIT Worldwide Logistics$71K — $107K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Team player with respect for teammates as a core value
  • Strong work ethic valuing ownership, independence, and accountability
  • Growth mindset focused on continuous improvement
  • Customer service-oriented, building relationships with diverse clients
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Familiarity with warehouse operations including Pick, Pack and Ship
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and WMS (3PL Central)

Responsibilities

  • Support daily activities of warehouse operations for various freight types
  • Communicate and negotiate with local suppliers for tools and equipment
  • Develop operational benchmarks and identify improvement opportunities
  • Supervise daily domestic service related to cartage and freight movement
  • Implement an effective warehousing system for high customer service
  • Review staffing needs to meet warehouse goals
  • Achieve expense goals by monitoring logistics metrics
  • Ensure a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous vacation and personal day allocations
  • Volunteer hours and multiple company holidays including Veterans Day
Full Job Description
Introduction

Overview

TheWarehouse Supervisoris responsible for supervising company strategy related to domestic, international, VAS and cartage freight warehouse operations through an understanding of industry trends and best practices. Work with international, domestic and cartage operations staff and internal AIT functions to provide the best overall warehouse service

Responsibilities
  • Support warehouse operations staff in the day-to-day activities of Domestic, International, Pick Pack and Ship, and Cartage Freight Warehouse and Department personnel.
  • Meet directly with local warehouse supplier/tools/equipment providers through all communication levels (email, phone, meeting, provider site visits). Utilize negotiation and communication skills to obtain desired results
  • Develop an AIT baseline of operations and benchmark to industry standards for AIT logistics areas such as warehousing for domestic, international, and 2Pick Pack and Ship2 helping to identify opportunities for cost and service improvement. Reach out to peers through attendance of seminars, industry events, education settings and corporate contact.
  • Supervise and oversee daily domestic service and operations activities as it relates to cartage, freight movement and dispatch pickup/delivery quotes
  • Provide an effective warehousing system that delivers a high level of service to both external and internal customers. Identify opportunities within the affected areas and partner with Terminal / Station Manager to implement new solutions through project management protocols and elimination of constraints.
  • Review and suggest changes to permanent and temporary staff as needed to ensure the warehouse department are able to meet company goals.
  • Achieve warehouse expense goals by working with various AIT internal groups to develop, implement and monitor warehousing logistic metrics.
  • Ensure safe working environment through consistent practice of safety programs and procedures
  • Other duties and responsibilities as the business deems necessary
  • The wage range for this position is $71,520.00-$107,280.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Qualifications
  • A team player who works well with others 6 being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value
  • A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role
  • Growth mindset 6 being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently
  • Customer service focus 6 we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture

Other Skills We Hope to See:

  • High School diploma and/or GED required
  • Must be familiar with Warehouse (Pick, Pack and Ship), domestic, international and cartage freight forwarding warehousing services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Proficiency in WMS 6 3PL Central
  • Must possess clear written and verbal communications
  • Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner
  • Good time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Maintain satisfactory attendance
  • Adhere to company policies, programs, and work rules
  • Perform work in a timely manner
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Able to take direction and follow through multi-step project steps/procedures consistently
  • Proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment
What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full-service transportation management provider. Key services include domestic and international airfreight, ocean freight, truckload shipping, LTL shipping, intermodal, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. AIT has a global network of offices and partners, with operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, government, healthcare, industrial, life sciences, retail, and technology.
Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50,000
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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